High Gloss Lips Beauty Trend

A glamorous high gloss pout is a must-have for the up-and-coming party season. Gucci, Roksanda Ilincic and Holly Fulton all gave lips a high shimmer finish on the AW11 catwalks. Whether youre preference is ruby red or intense aubergine, weve found the perfect lip glosses at purse-friendly purses to rock this trend. Watch our video for beauty tips and tricks for perfecting a super-glossed look without the dreaded gloop effect.

Make Up Tips For The High Gloss Lips Beauty Trend

Tapping nicely into the ladylike forties trend, Gucci focused on a rich red lip with a high gloss finish. Layering the burgundy shades gave lips a sophisticated, sultry definition, while eye make-up was kept simple with a caramel-coloured eyeshadow and lengthening mascara.

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Benefit Pocket Pal: High Gloss Beauty Trend: Beauty: Red Online

Yet another genius product from Benefit - the Pocket Pal combines the brand’s Benetint with a gloss making it perfect for recreating the Gucci look. One end is tint and the other is a clear lip gloss, conveniently packaged in a slim handbag sized stick.

With a brush wand, the tint is easy to paint on and you can build up the colour gradually to achieve a darker liner as seen at Gucci. The gloss has a standard wand so you can finish lips with a high shine.

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Holly Fulton AW11: High Gloss Beauty Trend: Beauty: Red Online

It was all about the lips at Holly Fulton for autumn winter 2011. Strikingly statement, the shades were divided. In one corner there was the 1940s red lip, in the other was the gothic luxe cherry black shade. Only one thing brought the two together and that was the high gloss finish.

If you’re channelling the bold lip our top tip would definitely be to keep the rest of your make-up very clean and simple.

One of London most directional designers, Gareth Pugh is famed for his gothic take on fashion. This season he’s teamed up with MAC to create the ultimate Christmas make-up collection. The limited edition range includes various must-have beauty buys (we really love the deep metallic eyeshadow), however it is the lip glass in ‘rage’ that fits the bill for this beauty trend.

While it might look glitter-tastic from the packaging, the colour achieved on your lips is almost glitter-free, give or take a few flecks, and incredibly wearable. The intense burgundy shade with a high gloss is the perfect companion to escort your cocktail dress to a Chrismas party this year.

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Revlon Lip Gloss: High Gloss Beauty Trend: Beauty: Red Online

A forever classic, Revlon's Colour Burt Lipgloss is an affordable favourite at Red HQ. Go for the Fire shade to add maximum impact to your look.

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Roksanda Ilincic AW11: High Gloss Beauty Trend: Beauty: Red Online

The Roksanda Ilincic girl tapped into two key beauty trends this season. The first was a Red favourite, the coffee and caramel trend with a rich brown lip colour and lighter, softer creamy eyeshadow, and the second trend was the High Gloss Lips Trend, which completed every single look.

Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Lip Gloss is another great beauty buy for your handbag. The lip gloss gives lips a burst of rich colour, while the clear gloss can be painted on with the brush-like-wand to provide the perfect top coat.

To rock the Roksanda Ilincic lip opt for the ‘Ultimate Bronze’ shade, it’s not quite as intense which makes it easier to wear if you’re channelling the whole Roksanda beauty look.

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House of Holland AW11: High Gloss Beauty Trend: Red Online

While the look was much more subtle in comparison to the other catwalks, lip gloss was still very much there at House of Holland this season. Bright, vivid pinks and reds stole the show with a shimmery finish completed the look.

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Nars Lip Lacquer: High Gloss Beauty Trend: Beauty: Red Online

Nars’ Lip Lacquer has a super-shiny finish and a pop of colour to brighten lips. With high amount of pigment a little goes a long way, so don’t let the price deter you.

Although you can use your fingers, we recommend using a make-up brush to achieve a precise line and to build up the colour. Concentrating the darker colour to the corners and outer areas of the lip will give you a plumper pout.

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Bourjois Lip Gloss: High Gloss Beauty Trend: Beauty: Red Online

With a formula enriched with micro crystalline wax you can rest assured that your lips will be coated with a high shine gloss. This Bourjois Effect 3D Lipgloss is without a doubt one of our favourite clear glosses and is a make-up bag essential whether you’re channelling the House of Holland, Gucci or Roksanda glossy lip look.

For more of the hottest AW11 beauty looks, check out our Beauty Trends.

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